This course introduces the important elements of biosecurity and bio/medical-safety. Students will be provided with an overview of the bio-safety practices, equipment, and facilities for the safe and secure handling of biological samples and dangerous pathogens in a laboratory setting. Related topics such as biorisk management, biocontainment, bio-safety levels, bio-hazard symbols, risk assessment, bloodborne or airborne pathogens and toxins, bio-terrorism, and food safety will be covered.